thejoyalife | INSTAGRAM | MAR 18

You asked and we shall give. Over the next couple of weeks, we'll share with you some of our favourite tips for how to #KeepJoyousAndCarryOn while at home practicing social distancing. First up 🧘CALM β˜• 🌟 Meditation β€” just a few minutes daily does wonders to help quiet the mind, especially when feeling overwhelmed by all of the news and uncertainty. We love apps likeCalm, or Headspace for guided meditations. 🌟 Deep breathing β€” a great technique to help reduce stress levels. Try deep belly breathing or 4-7-8 breathing (4 second inhale, 7 second hold, 8 second exhale). 🌟 Essential oils β€” diffusing oils such as rose, peppermint or lemongrass helps calm the nerves. For double the joy, combine with meditation or deep breathing. 🌟 Brewing rituals β€” slow down and joy the daily ritual of brewing tea or coffee. 🌟 Adaptogens β€” enjoy lattes and elixirs with adaptogenic, stress-supporting herbs and mushrooms such as Ashwagandha, Astragalus and Reishi, and take the time to savor each sip. How are you keeping calm and carrying on during this all this uncertainty?